Cls-child Life Specialist

2 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada Grand River Hospital Full time

At Grand River Hospital we are building a world class health care system supporting healthier lives for the communities we serve. We value people above all else and the experiences of our patients and their families, our team members, and our partners are at the very top of our agenda.

Through our values of CARE; TRUST AND BE TRUSTWORTHY; COURAGE TO START, HEART TO FINISH and WELCOME ONE TO WELCOME ALL we leverage the collective talents and strengths of our GRH team, our community, and our partners to innovate and accelerate the transformation of health care delivery.

We currently have an opportunity for a **Casual Child Life Specialist in the Inpatient Pediatric department.**

**How Child Life Specialist support our teams at Grand River Hospital**:
Participates in assessment and intervention with children/adolescents under the age of 18 years, and their families admitted to the Hospital. Facilitates the day to day care of patients in collaboration with team members, families and other hospital and community service providers in delivering care/service according to the Standards of Child Life Practice as set out by the Child Life Council.

They are responsible for data entry, and receipt and organization of office supplies. Assists in coordinating activities in the unit to ensure smooth and efficient unit function. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

**At Grand River Hospital, the Child Life Specialist brings the following**:

- Child Life Specialist Certification
- ECE diploma an asset
- BA in Child Studies or related field
- Two years’ experience in a health care setting
- Demonstrated knowledge of the impact of illness and hospitalization on child development and family systems
- Experience in the use of play as a healing modality
- Demonstrated teamwork and communication skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office software
- Good attendance record

**At Grand River Hospital we support our Team Members with**:

- A thorough onboarding and orientation program
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Access to our Ongoing Education Fund
- Career mentorshipWellness programs

**APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.**

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

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